Create Your Own Nancy Meyers Home in This Charming Elkins Park Cottage! Tucked away in a beautifully private setting, this enchanting Elkins Park cottage is a true secluded oasis where timeless character, thoughtful updates, and effortless indoor-outdoor living come together. Beautifully maintained by the current owners for more than 30 years, this exceptional home is filled with the kind of warmth, detail, and storybook charm that feels both sophisticated and wonderfully inviting. From the moment you enter beneath the covered portico, the character is unmistakable. The foyer opens to a convenient powder room and coat closet, while the center hall and beautifully turned staircase set the tone for the charm found throughout the home. Details include hand-hammered iron hardware, classic millwork, French doors, and abundant natural light. The paneled living room is a wonderful gathering space, featuring built-in bookcases, a handsome fireplace, and French doors opening directly to the expansive slate patio. The dining room also features French doors, creating an exceptional flow for entertaining and making the most of the beautiful outdoor setting. The updated kitchen combines style and function with granite countertops, tile backsplash, custom cabinetry, and newer Fisher & Paykel appliances. Just beyond, the attached breakfast room is anything but ordinary, offering a built-in bar area, under-counter ice machine, and convenient access to the backyard. Whether enjoying a quiet morning coffee or intimate dinner this space is sure to become a favorite. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom is filled with natural light and features a newer private bath. Two additional bedrooms offer generous closets and flexibility for family, guests, a home office, or creative space. One bedroom has been thoughtfully outfitted as a dressing room. A newer hall bath features attractive tile, a stall shower, and seamless glass doors. The unfinished basement offers exciting possibilities, with a large open room and its own wood-burning fireplace. Imagine creating a cozy family room, game room, home gym, bar, playroom, or the ultimate retreat—the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Outside, the magic continues. The expansive slate patio stretches nearly the entire length of the home and provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining, relaxing, and entertaining. Beyond, the generously sized fenced yard is a private sanctuary, beautifully enhanced by professional landscaping, mature plantings, lovely hardscaping, and a stunning in-ground pool. It is equally suited to a quiet afternoon at home or entertaining on a grand scale. Numerous updates add to the home's appeal, including a newer HVAC system divided into two separate zones and replacement windows by Andersen and Marvin. Throughout the property, the exceptional care and pride of ownership are immediately apparent. This is more than a house, it is a special home with an unmistakable sense of place. Create your own Nancy Meyers-inspired retreat, where beautiful details, comfortable living, gracious entertaining, and a private outdoor sanctuary come together in one magnificent Elkins Park property.
Pending
$525,000
317 Waring Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
3beds
1,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
0.65 Acres Lot
$532,700 Zestimate®
$276/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Handsome fireplaceExpansive slate patioClassic millworkAbundant natural lightGenerously sized fenced yardCenter hallBuilt-in bookcases
- 14 days
- 1,250
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joe Dougherty 215-887-0400,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown (215) 887-0400,
Listing Team: The Dougherty Hector Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2194398
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,900
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,900
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Built In, Attached, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, Filtered, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
Lot
- Size: 0.65 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 310027490001
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Elkins Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Elkins Park
- Municipality: CHELTENHAM TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $276/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $155,740
- Annual tax amount: $11,444
- Date on market: 9/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: All Appliances In As / Is Condition
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$532,700
$506,000 - $559,000
$3,200/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2026 | Pending sale | $525,000$276/sqft |
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| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000+238.7%$276/sqft |
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| 8/28/1998 | Sold | $155,000$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,592 +2.7% | $155,740 |
| 2024 | $10,316 | $155,740 |
| 2023 | $10,316 +2.1% | $155,740 |
| 2022 | $10,108 +2.8% | $155,740 |
| 2021 | $9,831 +2.3% | $155,740 |
| 2020 | $9,609 +2.7% | $155,740 |
| 2019 | $9,357 +3.2% | $155,740 |
| 2018 | $9,067 +2.2% | $155,740 |
| 2017 | $8,873 +2% | $155,740 |
| 2016 | $8,700 +2.8% | $155,740 |
| 2015 | $8,460 +3.3% | $155,740 |
| 2014 | $8,192 +1.4% | $155,740 |
| 2013 | $8,082 | $155,740 |
| 2012 | $8,082 +0.9% | $155,740 |
| 2011 | $8,011 +5.1% | $155,740 |
| 2010 | $7,622 +4.2% | $155,740 |
| 2009 | $7,312 +4.4% | $155,740 |
| 2008 | $7,003 +6.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $6,563 +6.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $6,155 +12.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $5,471 +4.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $5,256 +4.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $5,010 +8.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $4,600 +7.2% | -- |
| 2000 | $4,293 +7.9% | -- |
| 1999 | $3,978 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 19027
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Cheltenham
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




